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  • Benefiting from Simple Hedging Techniques (Part II) by ValidFi
    In the previous article, we discussed a simple hedging technique which always fully or partially hedges a portfolio. In this part, we will discuss two more effective ways to hedge. A natural way to improve hedging technique is to use timing indicators as the guide to hedge or unhedge. Moving... More »
    September 2, 2009 • SPY, DIA, IWM
  • Pimco TIPS the Competition by Don Dion
    The Pimco 1-5 Year U.S. TIPS Index Fund (STPZ) has joined competitors like the Barclays TIPS Bond Fund (TIP) in offering investors protection from inflation. While hard economic data has yet to support inflation fears, many investors are looking to get behind the eight ball. Investors have... More »
    August 25, 2009 • TIP, LQD, TUZ
  • Commodity ETF Strategies: Now and Future by ValidFi
    Managed futures has been long recognized to be an excellent portfolio diversifier. However, long only commodity investment is not good enough. For example, in this 2008-2009 period, commodity ETFs such as DBC, GSG based on broad based commodity indexes and most of ETFs based on narrow commodity... More »
    August 23, 2009 • DBE, DBB, DBP
  • Vanguard Launching Seven Bond ETFs by Don Dion
    Vanguard is set to launch seven new bond ETFs in what is an illustrative example of how the ETF industry is growing. The latest editions to the rapidly growing fixed-income ETF family are expected to include three U.S. Treasuries funds, three corporate bonds and one mortgage-backed securities... More »
    August 17, 2009 • TIP, LQD, SHY
  • Follow the Gurus in Asset Allocation by ValidFi
    Studies have shown asset allocation is the most important determinant factor in a mutual fund's performance: according to a study by Gary Brinson, Randolph Hood and Gilbert Beebower, asset allocation strategies are responsible for over 90% of variations in portfolio performance. The tumultuous... More »
    August 16, 2009 • SPY, IWM, IWN
  • Fixed-Income ETFs Attracting Investors by Don Dion
    Fixed-income ETFs have expanded their ranks and attracted new investor interest— iShares Barclays TIPS Bond (TIP Quote) and iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond Fund (LQD Quote) are helping protect investors from inflation and provide them with riskier bets. The ETF... More »
    August 13, 2009 • TIP, LQD, JNK
  • Seeking Breakeven Inflation by Anurag Wakhlu
    Seeking Breakeven Inflation If you are in the camp that thinks that all this government spending and a resurgent global growth (after this recession is over) will cause an above average inflation scenario, and want an investment strategy that could help in such a scenario, then read on.There are... More »
    August 11, 2009 • TIP, IPE, WIP
  • The Samurai Solution To Massive U.S. Debt Issuance by Living4Dividends
    According to Wednesday's Reuters article, the US Government is about to issue a substantial amount of debt:The Treasury's borrowing advisory committee estimated that the Treasury's net debt issuance for fiscal 2009, which ends Sept. 30, would be $1.5 trillion to $2.05 trillion. This would... More »
    August 6, 2009 • BIL, IEI, IEF
  • Four investment themes for balance of 2009 by Greater fool
    As I sift through SA articles for investing ideas, the following four themes seem dominant among contributors lately. 1. Falling dollar trades. When the US dollar falls: Commodities and metal prices rise. (DXO, DBA, XME, GLD, etc.)Foreign ETFs rise (AUS, CDN, etc.)You can play it... More »
    August 6, 2009 • DXO, DBA, XME
  • Fundadvice.com Model ETF Portfolio August Update by Scott's Investments
    no disclosuresBelow is the model ETF portfolios from Fundadvice.com with updates for the 50 and 200 day moving average for the close of July. Positions in green are trading above the 200 day simple moving average at the end of July and ones in red are below the 200 day (only IEF for this month).... More »
    August 3, 2009 • WPS, VWO, VTV

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